Written by a senior examiner, Jonathan Vickery, this Edexcel A2 Government & Politics Student Unit Guide is the essential study companion for Unit 4C: Governing the USA.This full-colour book includes all you need to know to prepare for your unit exam: clear guidance on the content of the unit, with topic summaries, knowledge check questions and a quick-reference index examiner's advice throughout, so you will know what to expect in the exam and will be able to demonstrate the skills required exam-style questions, with graded student responses, so you can see clearly what is required to get a better grade

Topical, up-to-date and essential reading for exam success. Featuring information and analysis of recent events in US politics, this book provides you with topical source material to draw on for tasks throughout your course, and for answering examination questions. Written by an experienced and acknowledged expert in the field of US politics, this is the book you need if you are aiming for the highest grades at A2. - Reviews the key events and developments of 2016 you need to know - Students can analyse up-to-date examples and data to present knowledgeable and persuasive arguments - Written by an expert in US politics who knows what you need to know to get those top grades - The perfect update for your textbook, bringing you right up to date with all the topical material you need to succeed in your exams Contents Chapter 1 Still the 'invisible primary'? Chapter 2 The Democrats: Hillary...eventually Chapter 3 The Republicans: Trumped! Chapter 4 The conventions: hope trumps fear Chapter 5 The campaign Chapter 6 The result: an overview Chapter 7 Why did Trump win? Chapter 8 The congressional elections: ending divided government? Chapter 9 The Supreme Court in 2016

Builds students' understanding and provides ready-prepared revision solutions to develop confidence and exam skills. This full colour workbook provides stimulus materials on all the topics, followed by sets of questions designed to develop and test skills in the unit. Using the workbook saves valuable preparation time and expense, with self-contained exercises that don't need photocopying and also provides instant lesson solutions for specialist and non-specialist teachers. - Unit and topic specific exercises build knowledge and confidence - Workbooks can be used in class or for homework - Additional exam-style questions help students put what they have learnt into practice ready for the unit exam, with answers online at www.hodderplus.co.uk/philipallan/workbooks Special school prices available for multiple purchases, see www.hoddereducation.co.uk/studentworkbooks for details

Builds students' understanding and provides ready-prepared revision solutions to develop confidence and exam skills. This full colour workbook provides stimulus materials on all the topics, followed by sets of questions designed to develop and test skills in the unit. Using the workbook saves valuable preparation time and expense, with self-contained exercises that don't need photocopying and also provides instant lesson solutions for specialist and non-specialist teachers. - Unit and topic specific exercises build knowledge and confidence - Workbooks can be used in class or for homework - Additional exam-style questions help students put what they have learnt into practice ready for the unit exam, with answers online at www.hodderplus.co.uk/philipallan/workbooks Special school prices available for multiple purchases, see www.hoddereducation.co.uk/studentworkbooks for details

This well-established textbook gives students a thorough understanding of the machinery and processes of government in the United Kingdom as well as of the forces shaping the country’s politics. For the fourth edition the text has been substantially updated to take account of the many significant shifts in British politics since 1997, especially the constitutional reforms of the 1997 Labour government. Extensive annotated guides to further reading and suggested questions for discussion at the end of each chapter. A greater use of illustrative material, case studies and graphics, which supplement the text in a lively manner. Clear summaries of arguments and chronologies of complex events, as well as boxes giving biographical data on significant political figures. A dedicated website, www.blackwellpublishing.com/peele, features information on the book, sample chapters, updated articles so that teachers and students can be regularly updated between editions. A range of Internet resources to encourage students to keep up-to-date with a rapidly changing subject matter.

Written by a senior examiner, Barry Pavier, this Edexcel A2 Government & Politics Student Unit Guide is the essential study companion for Unit 3B: Introducing Political Ideologies; clear guidance on the content of the unit, with topic summaries, knowledge check questions and a quick-reference index examiner's advice throughout, so you will know what to expect in the exam and will be able to demonstrate the skills requiredexam-style questions, with graded student responses, so you can see clearly what is required to get a better grade.

Designed specifically to support the topics within the AQA Government and Politics A Level specification. Learning Objectives let students know exactly what they'll need to learn and understand in that topic. Key terms are highlighted in the text with full explanation in the margin. Summary questions promote independent learning. Activities in the books help students to develop critical thinking, evaluation and research skills.

Builds students' understanding and provides ready-prepared revision solutions to develop confidence and exam skills. This full colour workbook provides stimulus materials on all the topics, followed by sets of questions designed to develop and test skills in the unit. Using the workbook saves valuable preparation time and expense, with self-contained exercises that don't need photocopying and also provides instant lesson solutions for specialist and non-specialist teachers. - Unit and topic specific exercises build knowledge and confidence - Workbooks can be used in class or for homework - Additional exam-style questions help students put what they have learnt into practice ready for the unit exam, with answers online at www.hodderplus.co.uk/philipallan/workbooks Special school prices available for multiple purchases, see www.hoddereducation.co.uk/studentworkbooks for details

Let trusted author Anthony Bennett build your students political knowledge and understanding with our bestselling textbook, fully updated for the new specifications. Combining informed discussion with the latest facts and figures, this textbook provides accessible coverage of key topics for all exam boards. - Comprehensive coverage of the latest developments in US politics including the 2016 elections - Analysis and evaluation of the similarities and differences to UK politics - Definitions of key terms and concepts to help clarify knowledge and understanding of political language - Exam focus sections at the end of each chapter to test and develop understanding of key topics, offering practice for short and essay questions

Written by experienced teachers Andrew Colclough and Sarra Jenkins this Student Guide for Politics: -Identifies the key content you need to know with a concise summary of topics examined in the A-level specifications -Enables you to measure your understanding with exam tips and knowledge check questions, with answers at the end of the guide -Helps you to improve your exam technique with sample answers to exam-style questions -Develops your independent learning skills with content you can use for further study and research

Quick Smart English is a radical, rapid, revision course in English language communication for students at Advanced level (Common European Framework B2-C1). QSE has a strong functional, grammatical and lexical framework. QSE provides extensive practice of all four language learning skills, particularly speaking, aided by Language banks on the fold-out cover flaps. QSE is officially recognised as valuable preparation for the GESE and ISE examinations of Trinity College, London and includes extensive Trinity examination practice activities. QSE is based on stimulating and controversial topics to promote real discussion in class about subjects that really matter to students. It includes a unit-by-unit Glossary. QSE uses task-based learning activities including Conversations and Topic Presentations plus a wide range of pair and group exercises using Role play cards. QSE includes cross-curricular, Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) themes, such as science, economics and law in English. QSE texts are drawn from a wide range of English-speaking world sources, from reportage to fiction, and include authentic Extended reading sections. QSE Workbook comes included in the Student's Book. QSE 'watch and listen' DVD consists of 20 units of audio and visual material - 6 videos and 14 audios, plus PDF files for transcripts. QSE Teacher's Guide includes photcopiable exam practice materials.

This 4th edition has accessible, informed and specification-focused discussion of the key facts and ideas, to help you succeed in AS Politics. - Address the latest relevant political developments including the AV referendum, realities of coalition government, Scottish independence and the UK's relationship with the EU - Summarises and explains key terms to help you understand the most important points - An improved design to aid navigation and study CONTENTS Unit 1 - People and Politics Democracy and political participation Party policies and ideas Elections Pressure Groups Unit 2 - Governing the UK The UK constitution Parliament The prime minister and cabinet The judiciary and civil liberties

The new edition of this best-selling textbook, from the UK's leading politics textbook author, is written specifically to meet the needs of students who are studying the new 2017 A level specification for UK Government and Politics. It is a lively, accessible and comprehensive introduction to the subject, and gives full coverage of the Edexcel and AQA specifications. This fourth edition has been thoroughly revised to cover the election of a Conservative majority government after a term of coalition politics, and will take account of the 2017 general election. Key features: • Previews – introduce each chapter and highlight the key areas to be covered • UK Politics in Action – discuss the issues raised by a significant event or development • On-page definitions – define key terms in a single sentence • Key Concept... boxes – flesh out political ideas and concepts • Focus on... boxes – explain important political processes • By comparison – contrast aspects of the UK and US political systems (which forms one of the required unit options for assessment) • Debating... – give the arguments on both sides of contentious issues • Exam-style questions – test understanding and help with exam preparation • Milestones - charting key historical developments

An Act to make provision for modifying the office of Lord Chancellor, and to make provision relating to the functions of that office; to establish a Supreme Court of the United Kingdom, and to abolish the appellate jurisdiction of the House of Lords; to make provision about the jurisdiction of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council and the judicial functions of the President of the Council; to make other provision about the judiciary, their appointment and discipline. Explanatory notes have been produced to assist in the understanding of this Act and are available separately (ISBN 0105604054). Royal assent, 24th March 2005. With Correction Slip dated August 2007. Partially repealed by SI 2015/700 (ISBN 9780111133491)

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Trusted author Neil McNaughton brings you his bestselling Politics textbook, fully updated for the 2017 Edexcel specification; combining the latest facts and figures with a detailed analysis of post EU-referendum politics. Detailed coverage of relevant political developments will build students' knowledge and help them develop a critical understanding of UK government and politics today. - Learn how UK governmental and political history has shaped current events and thinking - Understand the connections between different A-level topics with the new Synoptic Links feature - Clarify understanding of political language with summaries and explanations of key terms - Develop key analysis and evaluation skills with practice questions tailored to the new A-level

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